pg 10 10 REASONS to Stay & Explore Explore the local Pekina Creek Walking Trail from the golf club to the Lions Club duck pond picnic area and Aboriginal carvings to the historic Pekina Reservoir then loop back on the other side of the creek past the historic Rock Poem returning back to the golf club, (the whole walk is approx. 2.9km of gently undulating trail). 2. Take an historical tour along the Orroroo Settlers Trail which meanders along the main street of Orroroo and centres around The Woolshed, which houses the Black Rock Station Woolpress display. . 10. Drive past the hospital, approx. 1km to the Pekina Reservoir turnoff explore both the reservoir and the historic Pekina Station ruins and then back in town explore the history at the Reservoir monument at the end of Second Street heading south towards Peterborough/Jamestown. 9. Take a drive on the Magnetic Hill self drive loop, with a stopover at Magnetic Hill to test the reality of your car rolling uphill - it has to be seen to be believed! 4. Have a picnic at the Lions Park and enjoy the wildlife along the creek and duck pond and walk the Golf Course – Enquire about the local picnic hamper options. 6. Step back in time at the Early Settlers Cottage, one of the first buildings built in Orroroo, this is one of the most challenging ‘Magpie Trail’ Geocaches in town to locate – good luck! 5. Take a drive up Tank Hill, but be sure to bring your camera to capture some remarkable views of the township, Pekina Creek, Walloway Plain and Black Rock hills. 7. Marvel at the construction of the historic Red Bridge, erected in 1882. 8. Discover the Giant Gum Tree. The Giant Gum Tree measures 10.4m in circumference and reaches 6m before there is a fork in the trunk – it is believed to be the State’s biggest! 1. You may have already noticed magpies near some of the historical buildings. ‘The Magpie Trail’, is a town trail previously created by a group of school students and recently revived to explore the historical buildings and attractions throughout town, each spot also has a Geocache. Maps are available from the Visitors Information Centre. 3. Giant Gum Tree Magentic Hill Pekina Creek Walking Trail Big Red Railway Bridge Early Settlers Cottage Orroroo Main Street
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